Minnesota Statutes 571.927 – Penalty for Retaliation for Garnishment
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Subdivision 1.Prohibition.
An employer shall not discharge or otherwise discipline an employee as a result of an earnings garnishment authorized by this chapter.
Subd. 2.Remedy.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 571.927
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 571.927
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor
If an employer violates this section, a court may order the reinstatement of an aggrieved party who demonstrates a violation of this section, and other relief the court considers appropriate. The aggrieved party may bring a civil action within 90 days of the date of the prohibited action. If an employer-employee relationship existed before the violation of this section, the employee shall recover twice the wages lost as a result of this violation.
Subd. 3.Nonwaiver.
The rights guaranteed by this section may not be waived or altered by employment contract.